
In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, some of the characters showed courage when
the live�s of their loved ones were at risk. 
One of the main character�s in the play was John Proctor. He showed courage
when his wife, Elizabeth was accused of being a witch. When John found out that it was
Abigail Williams, John�s mistress, who accused Elizabeth he said, �Fear nothing. I�ll find
Ezekial Cheever. I�ll tell him that it was all sport.�(p.61, Proctor). Being it was Abigail
who had accused Elizabeth made it difficult for John. John and Elizabeth had a very
heated argument about Abigail. She believed that Abigail was out to kill her. She said to
John, �Spoke or silent, a promise is surely made. And she may dote on it now - I am sure
she does - and thinks to kill me, then to take my place.�(p.61, Elizabeth). John doesn�t
seem to think that Abigail would do such a terrible thing to Elizabeth. Elizabeth says, �It
is her dearest hope, John, I know it. There be a thousand names; why does she call mine? 
There be a certain danger in calling such a name - I am no Goody Good that leeps in
ditches, nor Osburn, drunk and half-witted. She�d dare not call out such a farmer�s wife
but there be monstrous profit in it. She thinks to take my place, John.�(p.61, Elizabeth) 
Elizabeth also said, �You�ll tear it free - when you come to know that I will be your only
wife, or no wife at all! She has an arrow in you yet, John Proctor, and you know it
well!�(p.62, Elizabeth) Another issue that made it difficult for John to prove Elizabeth
was innocent was that John did not attend church. 
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